The Minister said that the employment situation here was quite good. Does the Minister regard as satisfactory job losses of 2,000 per month on average?

That does not arise on this question.

We know there is a vast difference between job creation and jobs on the ground.

I am sorry to disappoint the Deputy but——

We will not have argument on this matter. Question No. 25.

Would the Minister say in relation to unemployment when "relatively good" becomes tolerable?

We are not dealing with unemployment on this question.

The question relates to the total amount of money paid to industry by the IDA since its inception.

Arising out of the Minister's reply——

The question has nothing to do with unemployment. I have called the next question.

I wish to ask a supplementary question which arises from the Minister's reply.

The Chair has already said the matter does not arise on this question.

At what stage does the situation regarding unemployment become tolerable?

It is particularly gratifying to know how much more satisfactory the situation regarding unemployment is today compared to three years ago.

Three years ago unemployment was falling in these months.